A group of mums and a dad from various Claygate schools did the school run in their pyjamas and dressing gowns on Tuesday morning to raise money for Breast Cancer Now.

Despite the drizzle, upwards of 20 to 25 parents joined in, with some heading straight to work afterwards - presumably changing back into their usual daytime attire first - and others sticking around for photo opportunities.

Around £300 was raised for Breast Cancer Now, which organiser Vicky Lord said was "not bad for half an hour".

The mother and music therapist added: "The head of Claygate primary just said it was good fun for a great cause.

"It's very hard for mums to prepare to do a run or even a coffee morning, so to do that in half an hour was a great way of raising some awareness and collecting some money and I think people felt it was an easy thing to do for a great cause."

While some of the children found it quite funny, others were embarrassed and one young girl even donated her own money so her mother would not go in pyjamas.

Explaining why she chose Breast Cancer Now, Ms Lord said: "I had a friend who unfortunately passed away last October and the charity helped her, and there's still about 12,000 women a year die from breast cancer in the UK so we still need money for research for new treatments to save some women's lives."